Art for the Library

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

This dramatic 17th-century Italian allegory depicts Justice with her iconic symbols in a scene of striking chiaroscuro.

A masterful 19th-century industrial landscape capturing the scale of an English colliery beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

A sweeping 17th-century military landscape by Peter Snayers, capturing the intricate detail of a historic siege.

A striking Romantic-era portrait by Francisco Goya, featuring a poised gentleman with a dramatic use of light and shadow.

This iconic 1701 portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud depicts King Louis XIV in the full splendor of his coronation regalia.

A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.